Catch two more waves

One wave 

Then

 Another wave 

That's it 

Focus purely on what’s in front of you 

Two more waves 

 Then think about the next two waves 

Then the next two, then the next two 

Where does this concept come from? 

Over the years, I have read a fair few ‘self-help’/business books

After a while they all become quite same-y 

The same message packaged in a different way 

Or just the same message in the same way 

Boring (although it does go to highlight some key and core themes to all these successful people,

business stories, and self growth pathways) 

As a result of this I have been looking for fresh perspectives 

Stories of successful people from outside of the business world 

Ones that may have a new message or pearl of wisdom 

That’s when I found the below in an airport (love a good airport WHSmith)

“Beyond the Break: The Surf Inspired Success Code for Business and Life”  

Christo Hall, the author, is a former pro surfer, turned successful business person 

And he tells the ‘code’ through lessons he learnt whilst on the pro tour 

My favourite is the ‘catch two more waves’ concept 

Surfing can be quite technical, with surfers scanning the horizon for the next big ‘set’

I.e. they wait for what they think will be the biggest waves, as these can help them score the most points 

(apparently, according to my Aussie friends, you can find these by watching the way the swell builds) 

Christo would wait, wait, and project into the future waiting for the next biggest wave

Getting ready to smash it when the perfect wave came

Often he would forget the present, he would forget to get some scores on the doors by riding the waves in

front of him 

He would be so caught up thinking about all potential future permutations that he wouldn't do what he

could in the here and now 

One day as a junior he did this and was eliminated with no score 

His big brother, who was watching gave him this pearl of wisdom 

“Just focus on the next two waves” 

Stay present 

Focus on the moment 

Play what is in front of you

Control the here and the now  

Don’t live in the future nor the past 

Live in this moment 

Catch the next two waves 

Because, ultimately, that is all you can do

And yes, this is a similar message to many others books, but its packaged in a way I had not thought of

before

It is the same with property (or any walk of life for that matter)

We can be so caught up looking at the horizon for the next ‘big set’ 

Or overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task at hand 

That we forget the here and the now 

Just starting out in property? Focus on your next wave (goal setting)

Building your portfolio and saving cash? Focus on your next wave (cutting costs and saving) 

Existing mortgage term coming to an end? Focus on your next wave (speaking to a broker) 

So 

What is your next wave? 

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Have a great weekend ahead,

Callum